Author: Abbas Saleem Khan

  • Cooking in the Digital Age

    Cooking in the Digital Age

  • “With this AI tool, everyone can rig and animate…”

    “With this AI tool, everyone can rig and animate…”

    Picture a world where auto-rigging tools promise to democratize rigging and animation for all. However, the journey to this utopian vision is far from simple. Today’s landscape is saturated with AI-powered tools that generate avatars and digital replicas, revolutionizing content creation accessibility. Nevertheless, the widespread availability of these tools has given rise to an abundance […]

  • The Indian Moon Landing

    The Indian Moon Landing

    Hats off to India! 🇮🇳 Amid discussions about poverty, it’s crucial to recognize the transformative power of long-term projects. Remember when NASA faced skepticism during its lunar journey during the 1960s? Similar criticisms were voiced, suggesting funds could address other needs. However, those very projects ignited a cascade of technological marvels that we often take […]

  • From South Park to AI Realms: Incorporating Human Personality in Technology

    From South Park to AI Realms: Incorporating Human Personality in Technology

    The Deep Learning episode from South Park Studios brilliantly delves into our growing reliance on artificial intelligence (AI) with a dash of humor and introspection. We follow Stan’s AI escapades, unveiling the potential pitfalls of leaning too much on technology. As his dependence on the AI app deepens, it triggers a web of lies, deceit, and strained relationships. The episode doesn’t […]

  • Revolutionizing Game Development: Unleashing Creativity with AI

    Revolutionizing Game Development: Unleashing Creativity with AI

    Game producers always strive to optimize production and address the inherent and systemized risks that come with game development. Inherent risks relate to individual challenges, while systemized risks affect the entire development process, often leading to mass breakdowns in production pipelines. While having an ideal strategy with early risk mitigation is crucial, the reality is […]

  • The Impact of AI on VFX: Shaping the Future of Visual Effects

    The Impact of AI on VFX: Shaping the Future of Visual Effects

    The buzz around AI’s influence on the entertainment industry is undeniable, and while many focus on its impact in other areas, one crucial aspect often goes unnoticed: Visual Effects (VFX). As the current SAG-AFTRA/WGA strike revolves around AI’s role in the industry’s future, VFX confronts its own challenges. In recent times, there’s been a stir […]

  • Embracing Generation Alpha: Preparing for the Future

    Embracing Generation Alpha: Preparing for the Future

    As we enter the new decade, the rise of Generation Alpha (born after 2010) is undeniably reshaping the technological landscape. With their inherent digital savviness and passion for interactive experiences, this generation is leading the charge in driving technological advancements. Digital Immersion: Generation Alpha is living in a world of “digital transformation” and “technology rabbit-leaping.” […]

  • AI, Labor Strikes, and the Future of Entertainment: Who Holds the Reins?

    AI, Labor Strikes, and the Future of Entertainment: Who Holds the Reins?

    Today, the entertainment industry faces a monumental event as the Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) goes on strike. This, combined with the ongoing strike by the Writers Guild of America (WGA), marks one of the most significant labor movements in the history of entertainment. If left unresolved, its […]

  • Making Money with Spatial Computing and the Metaverse

    Making Money with Spatial Computing and the Metaverse

     To say that I’m excited about the Apple Vision Pro headset is an understatement! I’m thrilled about the Apple Vision Pro headset, having used numerous devices like the Meta 2, Occulus, Magicleap, Vives, and Jeri Ellsworth‘s amazing Tilt Five (a personal favorite). Its incredible immersive fidelity paves the way for the future of productivity, industrial automation, and entertainment. […]

  • Move Over Generation Z – Meet Generation Alpha

    Move Over Generation Z – Meet Generation Alpha

    As a parent of an 8-year-old and a media technologist, I invest significant time in understanding the needs and behaviors of my child and his generation. Sociologists typically classify Generation Z as either ‘post-1995’ or ‘post 9/11,’ acknowledging that key events shape their worldview and social dynamics. While watching a YouTube video with my son, […]